Agua de jamaica is a beloved beverage in Latin American countries, renowned for its tangy and slightly sweet flavour and distinctive red hue. This versatile drink is crafted from dried hibiscus flowers, offering a unique taste that can be savoured on its own or mixed with other ingredients to create tantalizing cocktails or mocktails.
Servings
Total
1 hr + 5 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Cool
30 min
Free from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
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I'd love to see more fruit/herb based drinks please 🙌🏼 both hot and cold. I have plenty of rosehip teato use up, and it's a great alternative for an evening cofffeine-free drink. But I don't really like it on its own and need some inspiration 🙌🏼🌹
PUL Team - March 18, 2025, 11:26 p.m.
That sounds lovely, Antonina! We've heard rosehip tea pairs well with citrus, mint, or spices so perhaps you could try it with orange slices and cinnamon for a cozy drink or with fresh berries and basil for a refreshing iced version. We have lots of drinks coming so stay tuned 💛
Antonina - March 20, 2025, 4:38 p.m.
Ok, I'll try these :) and can't wait for some new drink recipes 🙌🏼
Tina - Feb. 1, 2025, 2:52 p.m.
This tastes fantastic! And so easy to make
Kim - June 20, 2024, 5:39 a.m.
If a bit tart, just add more sweetener but we kept it as is. I’m convinced this drink helped me feel cooler overall during 114 degree days.
Angelapa - May 19, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
The latest health news say that hibiscus has the ability to lower blood pressure so I’m definitely going to try this. I used to have a sweet tooth now I can drink this without sugar. Thanks Sadia
Isa - April 11, 2024, 10:58 p.m.
Very nice drink! Beautiful, sweet and refreshing. Will def make again!
PUL Team - April 11, 2024, 11:07 p.m.
Yayy cheers, Isa!
Aileen - March 25, 2024, 11:37 p.m.
Phenomenal!
Aileen - April 4, 2024, 5:41 a.m.
Update: My husband really really loved this one. I just made 2.5 batches today for him. Yum!
PUL Team - April 4, 2024, 3:39 p.m.
So happy to hear, Aileen!
Daniela Seiner (Visagistin) - Dec. 18, 2023, 2:08 p.m.
That sounds refreshing have to try it. Any tips to make it to a hot winterdrink?
PUL Team - Dec. 19, 2023, 4:18 a.m.
Hey Daniela, to transform the iced tea into a hot winter drink, you could try to warm it gently on the stove after straining the mixture. Then add the lime juice as the last step and add more water or sweetener as desired. Let us know if you experiment with it 😊
This is gonna be my first recipe to try from the app. The drink looks really appealing.
Jessika C - Dec. 1, 2023, 5:30 a.m.
Growing up, I've always seen it made this with brown sugar or piloncillo. It's the recipe I've adopted as well. Personally I like leaving the flowers simmering in the water for 15 minutes then I follow pretty much every step of the recipe except I take out the flowers before adding anything else. Ive noticed that depending on where you source your hibiscus flowers from you don't even need lime because it's already acidic enough. For that reason hibiscus water is my favorite drink ever 😋 tamarind is a pretty close second 👀
PUL Team - Dec. 1, 2023, 9:24 p.m.
Hey Jessika, aw thanks so much for taking the time you share your experience with the recipe and also hibiscus flowers! It's so appreciated. Happy cooking 🤗
Andrea Bryant - July 28, 2023, 2:04 a.m.
Refreshing!
Anna - July 21, 2023, 1:09 a.m.
Delicious! And refreshing!
Leslie Reed - July 19, 2023, 2:26 a.m.
So yum!! I will be making this all summer!!
Kathryn Stoker - July 8, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Last month I had a friend bring me hibiscus flowers when he came to visit. We made tacos with the flowers and drank the tea. I never knew about this! I made (unsweetened) ice cubes as well…they melt fast, but are a nice subtle flavor to a glass of water.
PUL Team - July 8, 2023, 9:23 p.m.
Ooo tacos sound lovely! Thank you for sharing your experience with it, Kathryn ✨
tia taber - July 1, 2023, 7:47 p.m.
Peggy Docman - June 28, 2023, 2:39 a.m.
I love hibiscus tea! It is healthy for you too. Good for circulation & Blood Pressure!
alex - June 27, 2023, 4:52 p.m.
Love this! I mix it with a little pineapple juice instead of sugar.
Jill - June 27, 2023, 11:32 a.m.
Very refreshing and easy to make. Next time I’m going to use this as a base for a alcohol free sangria and add lots of fruit.
What others say
I'd love to see more fruit/herb based drinks please 🙌🏼 both hot and cold. I have plenty of rosehip teato use up, and it's a great alternative for an evening cofffeine-free drink. But I don't really like it on its own and need some inspiration 🙌🏼🌹
This tastes fantastic! And so easy to make
If a bit tart, just add more sweetener but we kept it as is. I’m convinced this drink helped me feel cooler overall during 114 degree days.
The latest health news say that hibiscus has the ability to lower blood pressure so I’m definitely going to try this. I used to have a sweet tooth now I can drink this without sugar. Thanks Sadia
Very nice drink! Beautiful, sweet and refreshing. Will def make again!
Phenomenal!
That sounds refreshing have to try it. Any tips to make it to a hot winterdrink?
This is gonna be my first recipe to try from the app. The drink looks really appealing.
Growing up, I've always seen it made this with brown sugar or piloncillo. It's the recipe I've adopted as well. Personally I like leaving the flowers simmering in the water for 15 minutes then I follow pretty much every step of the recipe except I take out the flowers before adding anything else. Ive noticed that depending on where you source your hibiscus flowers from you don't even need lime because it's already acidic enough. For that reason hibiscus water is my favorite drink ever 😋 tamarind is a pretty close second 👀
Refreshing!
Delicious! And refreshing!
So yum!! I will be making this all summer!!
Last month I had a friend bring me hibiscus flowers when he came to visit. We made tacos with the flowers and drank the tea. I never knew about this! I made (unsweetened) ice cubes as well…they melt fast, but are a nice subtle flavor to a glass of water.
I love hibiscus tea! It is healthy for you too. Good for circulation & Blood Pressure!
Love this! I mix it with a little pineapple juice instead of sugar.
Very refreshing and easy to make.
Next time I’m going to use this as a base for a alcohol free sangria and add lots of fruit.